Attorney Positions
Company/Agency: Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
Position: Director, Community Development Project
Description: Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service (MVLS) is currently seeking an attorney for the full-time position of Director, Community Development Project, a program that matches pro bono transactional attorneys with community-based nonprofit organizations working to revitalize low-income neighborhoods. The director will also oversee management of the IRS tax dispute clinic, which matches low-income taxpayers needing help with tax problems with pro bono tax attorneys.
MVLS is the largest provider of pro bono legal services in Maryland, with 1,500 volunteer lawyers who provide free legal services throughout Maryland to low-income individuals and community-based nonprofit organizations. Since 1981, MVLS has been a leader in providing pro bono legal services to Marylanders in need.
Responsibilities/Duties: Develop and execute community outreach plan to publicize the Community Development Project, to educate nonprofits on the benefits of obtaining legal assistance, and to educate low-income individuals about MVLS' services. Recruit attorneys to volunteer for MVLS clients, working with law firm pro bono coordinators. Evaluate eligibility and legal needs of nonprofit applicants and match clients with pro bono attorneys. Responsible for grant writing and management of grants.
Qualifications/Skills: Law Degree from accredited law school and admission to the Maryland Bar required. At least 3 years transaction legal experience preferred. Some knowledge of tax law helpful but not required. Some involvement in the community development field preferred.
Ability to interact with people from diverse backgrounds. Good public speaking skills a must. Ability to network in a large group environment. Good written communication skills. Strong managerial skills. Applicant should be a creative self-starter who can work independently.
Demonstrated interest in the delivery of legal services to low-income communities. Some in-state travel required for outreach presentations.
To Apply: Email or mail cover letter and resume, with salary requirements, to:
Maryland Volunteer Lawyers Service
One North Charles Street, Suite 222
Baltimore, MD 21201
Attn: Community Development
info@mvlslaw.org
Position open until filled.
Posted: 6/1/09
Company/Agency: Maryland Legal Aid Bureau
Position: Chief Counsel
Description: Legal Aid is a private, non-profit law firm providing free legal services to low-income people in Baltimore City and throughout Maryland's 23 counties from 13 office locations. Legal Aid is an independent, 501(c)3 charitable organization with diverse funding sources, including federal, state and local governments, the United Way, foundations, law firms and individuals, and other private sources. Our current annualized operating budget is approximately $23 million. Legal Aid’s priorities are in housing, public benefits, family, child advocacy, consumer, education, and employment.To learn more about Maryland Legal Aid and its work, visit www.mdlab.org.
Responsibilities/Duties: High priority roles and responsibilities for the Chief Counsel include:
- With the Executive Director and the Chief Operating Officer, providing overall management oversight of the functions of Legal Aid and the allocation of resources to achieve the organization’s objectives.
- With the Executive Director and the Chief Operating Officer, leading key efforts of Legal Aid’s periodic, strategic and other long-term planning efforts, including, but not limited to, needs assessments studies.
- Overseeing the direct service delivery of Legal Aid’s offices to ensure high quality legal representation of clients.
- Evaluating and guiding the legal practices of Legal Aid’s offices.
- Developing effective systems to deliver services and ensure their utilization as well as adherence to established standards of practice.
- With advocacy staff, establishing and maintaining Legal Aid’s advocacy policies, procedures and priorities.
- Supervising and evaluating Chief Attorneys and the Director of Advocacy.
- Consulting with the Director of Advocacy and other staff, on an as-needed basis, on non-routine advocacy efforts, including complex appeals and policy advocacy. Approving decisions to undertake major litigation.
- Working with the Executive Director, Chief Operating Officer, Director of Program Development & Compliance, and Director of Resource Development to identify potential funding sources, develop proposals, and prepare periodic reports on services rendered, based upon Legal Aid’s priorities and careful analysis of its resources and client needs.
- With Legal Aid staff, coordinating interaction and partnerships with other legal services providers, community organizations and/or other collaborators. Helping to foster and maintain relationships with the Bench, the Bar, community organizations, governmental entities, and schools of law.
Qualifications/Skills: The successful Chief Counsel will: 1. Be passionate about the mission of Legal Aid and demonstrate a commitment to providing legal services to low income and elderly persons. 2. Possess 5 – 10 years of leadership and management experience, preferably in legal services. 3. Have prior involvement in significant litigation and advocacy. 4. Have knowledge of technology as it relates to the practice of law and services to clients. 5. Value diversity and be culturally competent. 6. Possess excellent communications skills. 7. Be an effective leader and member of a program team. 8. Be a creative, innovative, risk-taking advocate. 9. Have a LL.B. or J.D. degree, plus at least ten years experience as an attorney, five of which should have been in legal services. 10. Be admitted to the Maryland Bar or be eligible for and willing to take the first available bar examination.
Salary/Benefits: $100,000 and up depending upon experience. Benefits include Pension Plan, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental Insurance, Short-term disability and Vacation, Sick, and Holiday Leave.
To Apply: Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. In order to receive full consideration, however, candidates are urged to submit their materials before May 1, 2009. Interested candidates should submit a letter expressing in detail why they are interested in the position of Chief Counsel of Maryland Legal Aid, as well as what they believe they can contribute to the future of the organization and client community. The letter should be accompanied by a current resume, writing sample of five to ten pages which exemplifies their advocacy efforts, and names and contact information for three references. Materials should be submitted electronically to Phillip Stillman, Chief of Human Resources, pstillman@mdlab.org in Microsoft Word format. Maryland Legal Aid is being assisted in the search by Patricia Pap, Executive Director, Management Information Exchange, 617-556-0288, ppap@m-i-e.org. Candidates with questions about the position or process are encouraged to contact her.
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Posted: 4/9/09
Company/Agency: Legal Aid Bureau, Inc.
Positions: For attorney, paralegal and other job opportunities, go to www.mdlab.org.
Company/Agency: CASA of Maryland
Position: For administrative, legal and other job opportunities at CASA of Maryland, Maryland's largest Latino organization, go to www.casademaryland.org/jobs.htm.
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Company/Agency: Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
Position: Executive Director
Description: The Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault (MCASA) seeks experienced Executive Director. MCASA is a private, not-for-profit 501(c)(3) organization established to serve as the statewide voice for survivors of sexual crimes, the state's 18 rape crisis centers, allies in criminal justice and health care and other stakeholders. Its mission is to work to eliminate sexual violence in the State of Maryland. MCASA is committed to diversity and inclusion.
Responsibilities/Duties: The ED is responsible for the overall administration and management of MCASA, including service programs, fundraising, and business operations. Areas of responsibility include planning and evaluation, policy development and administration, personnel and fiscal management, grant writing, and member/public relations. This is a full-time position, hired by and directly accountable to the board of directors.
Qualifications: Qualified candidates will possess an advanced degree, demonstrated program expertise, a commitment to ending sexual violence, management and supervisory skills, and financial acumen. Position also requires strong communication skills, including writing and public speaking. MCASA is committed to diversity of experience and background in its workforce, EOE.
To Apply: Qualified candidates should send cover letter, resume, professional references, and salary history as a Word document to mailto:EDsearch@mcasa.org (preferred) or mail to:
MCASA ED Search Committee
Maryland Coalition Against Sexual Assault
1517 Gov. Ritchie Highway, Suite 207
Arnold, MD 21012
Posted: 6/1/09
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